Military branches get their day

Published
7:00 pm EST, Monday, November 8, 2004

Senate Bill 1149, sponsored by Sen. Valde Garcia, passed the Senate last week. The bill offers a commemorative tribute to each of the military's branches on the day that they were formed. On these days, government buildings - which will remain open - will not only fly the American flag, but also fly the appropriate branch flag.

"Through all of America's struggles, the Army, Navy, Coast Guard, Air Force and Marines have defended our nation without fail," Garcia said in a press release. "It is only fitting that we recognize these branches for their accomplishments annually by displaying their flags on the day that the organization was formed."

Flags should be displayed on the following dates:

* United States Army, June 14

* United States Navy, Oct. 13

* United States Marines Corps, Nov. 10

* United States Air Force, Sept. 18

* United States Coast Guard, Aug. 14

The public is also encouraged to display military branch flags at their homes.

These military recognition holidays should serve as a reminder of what these people have done for our country.